Demographics

Disability

Disability is an overarching term and therefore hard to define. A variety of
professionals and organizations use the term disability, but in a variety of
contexts. Numerous disabilities can be identified as falling under the
categories of health, physical, learning, psychological, and other cognitive
impairments. Some people are born with a disability, while others develop them
as they age or have them as a result of an injury or illness. People with
disabilities may require interventions to remove environmental or social barriers.
Disability does not imply an illness or the incapacity to learn, work, or perform
a task. By understanding the population with disabilities, community leaders can
better align services to meet upcoming and/or current needs of the community.